| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to method of using vitamin E, vitamin C and a carotenoid in the manufacture of a foodstuff for reducing nucleic acid damage in a companion animal. The inventions is also directed to a process and a foodstuff for reducing nucleic acid damage in a companion animal that includes the step of feeding the companion animal a foodstuff containing vitamin E, vitamin C and a carotenoid. The process and foodstuff can also include taurine. Preferably the vitamin E is present at a concentration of from 25 IU/400 kcal diet or above, the vitamin C is present at a concentration of from 10 mg/400 kcal or above and the carotenoid is present at a concentration of from 0.01 mg/400 kcal or above. Preferably, the taurine is present at a concentration of from 80 mg/400 kcal or above |
